April 30 (UPI) -- Superhero drama Lanterns is set to premiere on HBO Max Aug. 16.

The comic-book adaptation introduces Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as Green Lantern intergalactic cops investigating strange goings-on in a small American town where Kelly Macdonald plays the no-nonsense sheriff.

Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan and Ulrich Thomsen co-star in the show, which was written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King.

James Hawes directed the first two episodes.

Beware my power, Green Lantern's light.#Lanterns premieres August 16 on HBO Max. pic.twitter.com/0QCrZqt4Y2— HBO Max (@hbomax) April 30, 2026